Freight costs 'could rise' under truck plan
The Australian Trucking Association has welcomed a decision to set up a national trucking regulatory body, but it is concerned it could mean increased freight costs.
The Council of Australian...
ABC Business News -
Friday July 3, 2009, 3:39 pm
Standardised transport regulations to save money, increase safety
An agreement to standardise regulation of Australia's trucking, shipping and rail sectors is expected to boost the national income by $2.5 billion a year.
Each sector has had a series of...
ABC Business News -
Thursday July 2, 2009, 7:10 pm
Bali tourists urged to avoid budget airlines
A body that promotes trade between Australia and Indonesia is urging Western Australians to choose established airlines rather than budget carriers when travelling to Bali.
The call comes after...
ABC Business News -
Thursday July 2, 2009, 10:45 am
Midday Market Roundup 01/07/09
The market is down 87 compared to the 24 point fall the SFE Futures predicting this morning. The market popping 20 points on the end of day match out yesterday hasn't helped our performance this...
Australasian Investment Review -
Wednesday July 1, 2009, 12:11 pm
Airlines lose over $US3 billion: IATA
More than 60 airlines lost more than $US3.0 billion ($A3.72 billion) during the first three months of this year in the face of a steep fall in demand, the top industry body the International Air...
AAP -
Wednesday July 1, 2009, 7:23 am
Top EU transport official calls for global airline blacklist
BRUSSELS (AFP) - EU Transport Commissioner Antonio Tajani called on Tuesday for a worldwide blacklist of unsafe airlines after a Yemeni airliner crashed off the coast of the Indian Ocean archipelago...
AFP Finance News -
Wednesday July 1, 2009, 2:43 am
Corporates: TOL, WES, APN
Toll Group has entered into a $180 million a three year agreement with Chevron Australia to manage logistical services on the Gorgon gas project on Barrow Island off Western...
Australasian Investment Review -
Tuesday June 30, 2009, 8:46 am
Insufficient fuel caused helicopter crash, ATSB says
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has found a helicopter crash in Townsville in north Queensland last year was caused by insufficient fuel.
The McDonnell Douglas helicopter crashed...
ABC Business News -
Monday June 29, 2009, 12:00 pm
ATSB calls for changes to Lockhart River airstrip
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has recommended sweeping changes be made to a far north Queensland aircraft runway four years after a fatal plane crash.
Fifteen people died when the...
ABC Business News -
Monday June 29, 2009, 12:00 pm
Residents to continue Greenlink opposition
Sippy Downs residents on Queensland's Sunshine Coast plan to continue their opposition to the proposed Greenlink transport route.
It is part of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council's plan for the...
ABC Business News -
Monday June 29, 2009, 9:11 am
Road User Charge hike to hit truckies
Trucking operators will face higher fuel costs, with the Federal Government deciding to increase the Road User Charge by 0.07 cents a litre.
Infrastructure and Transport Minister Anthony Albanese...
ABC Business News -
Friday June 26, 2009, 7:38 pm
ATSB report examines amateur-built aircraft
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released a report into the growing number of amateur-built and experimental aircraft in Australia.
The planes in question are made for personal...
ABC Business News -
Friday June 26, 2009, 3:31 pm
US safety board probing A-330 cockpit malfunctions
WASHINGTON (AFP) - US transport safety experts said they are looking into reports of key instrument malfunctions in the cockpits of the same type of aircraft as the Air France flight that crashed...
AFP Finance News -
Friday June 26, 2009, 10:59 am
Concerns over northern runway lights
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has found problems with Launceston airport runway lights appear to be more frequent than elsewhere.
The Bureau has ordered Air Services Australia and...
ABC Business News -
Thursday June 25, 2009, 2:07 pm
Hard Day For PMP
A dramatic day yesterday for printing group, PMP: it was forced to issue another profit warning, saying second-half earnings would fall by close to 50%; it announced a big revamp and the...
Australasian Investment Review -
Thursday June 25, 2009, 8:28 am
